Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 555–539 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform cylinder: Ehulhul inscription of Nabonidus describing his work on three temples |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 3.5 x 5 in. (8.89 x 12.7 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 555–539 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian |
| Period | Neo-Babylonian |
| Date Range | 555 BC – 539 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321905